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Alphonso Davies injury considered minor, Canadian star returns to training with club
Alphonso Davies, who missed Canada’s World Cup qualifying win over El Salvador in Toronto on…
Vancouver Whitecaps hope to use fifth consecutive win to claim playoff spot
VANCOUVER – After flirting with a Major League Soccer playoff spot, the Vancouver Whitecaps are…
Citing high shot rates, Danes end COVID-19 restriction
COPENHAGEN, Denmark (AP) — After 548 days with restrictions to limit the spread of COVID-19,…
20 years later, fallout from toxic WTC dust cloud grows
NEW YORK (AP) — The dust cloud caught Carl Sadler near the East River, turning…
French abortion drama ‘Happening’ tops Venice Film Festival
Audrey Diwan’s 1960s abortion drama “L’Evenement” (“Happening”) won the Golden Lion at the 78th Venice…
PSG debuts Donnarumma and wins without Messi, Neymar
PARIS (AP) — Midfielder Ander Herrera scored twice and Kylian Mbappe added another as French…
Entrepreneur helping Afghans is ‘shining example of Canadian compassion’: minister
OTTAWA – A Toronto property developer who has worked tirelessly to help hundreds of people…
Salah reaches 100 EPL goals, Elliott hurt in Liverpool win
LEEDS, England (AP) — Mohamed Salah scored his 100th Premier League goal to set Liverpool…
Medvedev overcomes pressure, Djokovic to win U.S. Open
NEW YORK (AP) — Daniil Medvedev had outplayed the man he considers the best ever…
FC Edmonton requires fans to be fully vaccinated or provide negative COVID-19 test
EDMONTON – FC Edmonton will soon require spectators to be fully vaccinated or have a…
LA28 committee chooses marketing chief Carter as new CEO
The organizing committee for the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics elevated its top marketing officer, Kathy…
Inside Met Gala, where there’s always someone more famous
NEW YORK (AP) — U.S. women’s soccer star Megan Rapinoe had just gotten her beverage…
The Latest: Afghan women soccer players enter Pakistan
ISLAMABAD— Members of Afghanistan’s women soccer team and their families arrived in Pakistan after fleeing…
Grim future: Loss to Bayern exposes Barcelona’s new reality
MADRID (AP) — Barcelona needs to brace for some tough times ahead while adjusting to…
Canadian men continue climb up world soccer rankings, reaching No. 51
Canada continues its climb up the world soccer ladder, moving eight places to No. 51…
FIFA intensifies push to stage men’s World Cup every two years
GENEVA – FIFA intensified its push for hosting the men’s World Cup every two years…
Reece James says Chelsea, England medals stolen in burglary
LONDON – Reece James said thieves broke into his home and stole his Champions League…
Inter hopes to show Bayern what real celebrations look like in Champions League quarterfinals
MILAN (AP) — Harry Kane accused Inter Milan players of celebrating “like they won the…
Real Madrid says ‘anything is possible’ as it attempts to overcome 3-goal deficit against Arsenal
MADRID (AP) — Real Madrid’s website defiantly told fans that “anything is possible,” one day…
Police: Man killed in brawl outside Philly cheesesteak spot
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — A New York man was killed Thursday after he was beaten with…
Rome derby clashes likened to ‘urban warfare’ with 24 police officers injured
ROME (AP) — The toll from clashes between violent fans and police at the weekend’s…
Germany, Portugal attack plans for 2-year soccer WCup cycle
FRANKFURT – The German and Portuguese soccer federations issued strong critiques of plans to hold…
No Lukaku, no Conte and no problem for Inter in 6-1 rout
ROME (AP) — Even without Romelu Lukaku and Antonio Conte, Inter Milan seems intent on…
Kenneth Branagh’s ‘Belfast’ wins TIFF People’s Choice Award
Kenneth Branagh’s semi-autobiographical “Belfast,” a black-and-white family drama about the Northern Ireland city during the…